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ESCOM signs transmission connection agreements with AZA Power Solutions Ltd and Quantel Renewable Energy Ltd

October 9, 2026

* A significant step towards ensuring grid stability through increased grid generation capacity * Paves the way for the integration of 75-megawatt (MW) multifuel thermal power into the national electricity grid * Through a 132-kilovolt (kV) connection point at ESCOM’s existing 132/33kV Nanjoka Substation in Salima By Duncan Mlanjira The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM) reports that it has signed two separate landmark Transmission Connection Agreements (TCA) with AZA Power Solutions Limited and Quantel Renewable Energy Limited…

Concerned Malawian development economist Dr James Kadyampakeni sends concerns to IMF

October 9, 2026

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* On the need to make measurable anti-corruption measures central to IMF-supported programmes for Malawi * My intention is not to discourage international assistance to Malawi, but to encourage an approach that ensures such assistance delivers lasting benefits to the people it is intended to serve By Duncan Mlanjira Dr James Kadyampakeni, the Canada-based Malawian economist and accountable governance advocate, has written to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, on the need to make measurable anti-corruption measures…

Sultanate of Oman journalists engage with Tanzania media forums in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

October 9, 2026

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Zanzibar President Dr. Hussain Ali Mwinyi granted an audience to the Oman Journalists Association (OJA) delegation * A significant highlight of the tour was the audience with Zanzibar President Hussain Ali Mwinyi, who expressed his pleasure at the forums held * Which showcased their expertise, strengthening training and enhancing journalistic coverage of issues important to both the countries By Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui A delegation of Oman Journalists Association (OJA) successful toured Tanzania for 12 days in which they…

‘Malawi has much to gain from an active sovereign rating’—Don Consultancy Group

October 8, 2026

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* One of the most important potential contributions of the newly-launched Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) should address the significant number of African countries that currently do not have an active sovereign credit rating from the major international rating agencies * Malawi is particularly relevant to this discussion because it does not currently have an actively maintained sovereign rating from the major global credit rating agencies By Duncan Mlanjira In welcoming the launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency…

Mpatamanga Hydropower Project completes 28 of the 48 resettlement houses

October 8, 2026

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* The site will include access roads, boreholes, and a school, which will be completed by March 2027 * A third village at Kambalame in Neno District will be built in 2027 for people living in the future reservoir area By Clinton Kesten Mwanyopa, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The resettlement compensation arrangement of the construction of the 350 megawatts (MW) Mpatamanga hydropower storage project has completed 28 out of 48 resettlement houses at Chaswanthaka and Mpindo in Blantyre and…

Delayed fencing in some national parks leaves surrounding communities vulnerable to wildlife incursions

October 8, 2026

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A lion killed a man outside Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve last month * Thus lack of funds to complete fencing for Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve led to surrounding community member being killed by a stray lion * An incident that left people to live in fear since the stray lion was observed and reported of a week before By Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express A lion that recently strayed beyond Vwaza Marsh Wildlife…

‘Africa’s new Credit Rating Agency must deliver credibility, context and capital-market relevance’

October 7, 2026

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* Says Chief Economist and Strategy Executive Director at Don Consultancy Group Chifi Mhango * The real test is not whether an African credit rating agency gives African countries better ratings * The real test is whether global investors eventually trust its ratings By Duncan Mlanjira The African Union (AU) has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which been described as an important milestone in Africa’s efforts to strengthen its financial architecture, advance economic sovereignty and ensure that…

Airtel Africa commits to delivering unmatched customer experience during Customer Service Week

October 6, 2026

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* Through continuous investment in its network, advanced technologies and strategic partnerships * To further expand its coverage and capacity to drive digital and financial inclusion in the continent By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has amplified its commitment to delivering unmatched experience to its 183.5 million subscribers by committing to deliver unmatched customer experience during its Customer Service Week. In a statement from Dubai, UAE, Airtel Africa says this commitment it through continuous investment in its network, advanced technologies…

SMEDCO’s Phalombe Manufacturing & Value Addition Academy opens applications for January 2027 intake

October 5, 2026

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* SMEDCO shall recommend and facilitate access to business loans for successful trainees to business financing service providers * Subject to terms and conditions of the service provider, allocate mentors and continue monitoring establishment and growth of such businesses By Duncan Mlanjira Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) has opened applications for January 2027 intake for an intensive 3-months hands-on training on manufacturing, value addition and entrepreneurship at its Phalombe Academy. It is inviting entrepreneurs who are interested…

‘Can Malawi build a US$1.5 billion Mpatamanga hydropower project without fixing the forex problem?’

October 5, 2026

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* Mpatamanga could transform Malawi’s electricity supply — but a project can be technically brilliant, environmentally ambitious and internationally supported * And still struggle if the economics underneath it do not work—environmentalist Ian Bartlett By Duncan Mlanjira When completed Mpatamanga hydropower project would certainly transform Malawi’s electricity supply, maintains environmentalist, Ian Bartlett, who is particularly interested in the development as he is directly affected by it. His Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch sits within the hydropower project’s footprint and he stresses…